End of Day 3, and...

So it's the end of day 3, and... I'm already switching approaches to this diet.

I've never really been a healthy eater. Before I became pregnant in my final semester of college, I survived off of gummy bears, the green apple soda from Cumberland Farms, and buffalo Doritoes. And my super speedy metabolism kept me thin-thin.

I packed on 50 pounds during pregnancy, and never really lost it.

So when I saw Ashley Freckleberry post about her new "Diet Bet" game, I thought I'd check it out. And I'd go hardcore. I chose the ketogenic diet, and these past 3 days I've stuck to it. And my body already feel like crap.

Did you know on this diet, you can't eat fruit? Too many carbs. I'm also endlessly tired, and no matter how much sleep I get or how much water I drink, it won't stop. Maybe I'm whining too early, but looking at it objectively, it just doesn't seem healthy. Look into it if you've never heard of keto...

So this weekend I'm going grocery shopping, and I'm buying all the darn fruits and veggies I want, and I'm starting up Weight Watchers. Is anyone else doing WW that has any advice?

Also, I'm planning a wedding, as well as paying off student loans, and have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. We don't have a gym membership or a treadmill in the budget, and our neighborhood is not always the nicest to go for a run...

Anyone have any suggestions for some rad in-home workouts?

Sorry for the rambles, y'all. I'm a bit spacey today. I blame the keto. ;)

lovemynati

07/31/2014 8:34AM

AWW. ???? I love reading your posts. Dieting shouldn't be about a "diet", but a lifestyle change... which should also allow cheats once a week (as long as it is in moderation). We shouldn't deprive ourselves, at least for me, if thinki can't have something, I am miserable. I keep baking chocolate chips in my pantry (34 are 70 calories). I strongly recommend myfitnesspal app for calorie counting. ???? As for workouts, I love zumba or just dance 2 or 4 on the wii. ???? ???? keep up the posts, it's good to know some real feelings about dieting... and that someone else is feeling the same way. ... ???? You shouldn't feel unhealthy or bad from dieting. Try low processed foods. I feel like have so much more energy. ?

And dancing is a fun way too get moving.... even if you are uncoordinated like me lol

Ashley

07/31/2014 4:12AM

For at home workouts, I have a few Jillian Michaels DVDs that I like. The 30 Day Shred workout is about 30 minutes long, but you are working hard for those 30 minutes. It's short, and with a 2 1/2 year old, you'd likely be able to bang that out during her naps - of course, that's assuming she naps :).

It's tough, but if you try it, do what you can and stick with it!

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